Book description
The reputation of journalists is continually being questioned. Nearly
every public opinion poll shows that people have lost respect for
journalists and lost faith in the news media. In this fully updated and
expanded 6th edition of
Ethics in Journalism
, author Ron F. Smith provides a highly readable introduction to
journalism ethics, and offers solutions for the many ethical dilemmas
facing journalists today.
- Utilizes dozens of new case studies, mostly taken from everyday
experiences of reporters at both large and smaller newspapers and TV stations
- Explores the practical ethical issues involved in developing
sources, coming to terms with objectivity, and bringing compassion
to the pressures of journalism
- Considers the impact of blogs and the internet on traditional
values of journalism
- Compares journalistic practices across different free societies
Ron F. Smith
is a professor of journalism at the University of Central Florida,
Orlando. He teaches editing, newspaper design, online journalism, and
mass media ethics. Professor Smith has worked for newspapers in Indiana,
Ohio, and Florida including stints as a police and court reporter,
sports copy editor, wire editor, and news editor.
